Diamonds and Pearls (super deluxe edition)

~ Release by Prince & The New Power Generation (see all versions of this release, 20 available)

Annotation

Track 8.1 is not listed on packaging but titled "Introduction" on Blu-ray menu screen.

Track 8.16 is not listed on packaging but titled "Pre-Soundcheck" on Blu-ray menu screen.

Track 8.18 is not listed on packaging or Blu-ray menu screen but still exists as a discrete chapter/track, thus "untitled".

Annotation last modified on 2024-03-09 16:58 UTC.

Tracklist

▶ CD 1: Diamonds and Pearls (Original Album Remastered)
▼ CD 2: Single Mixes & Edits
#TitleRatingLength
1Gett Off (Damn Near 10 Minutes)
recording of:
Gett Off
lyricist and composer:
Prince Rogers Nelson (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Because Éditions and Controversy Music
9:36
2Gett Off (Houstyle)
recording engineer:
Michael Koppelman
engineer:
Larry Sturm
additional producer:
Steve “Silk” Hurley (Chicago house DJ/producer)
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and The N.P.G.
remixer:
Steve “Silk” Hurley (Chicago house DJ/producer)
arranger:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and The N.P.G.
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
remixed at:
Tanglewood Recording Studios in Brookfield, Illinois, United States
recording of:
Gett Off
lyricist and composer:
Prince Rogers Nelson (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Because Éditions and Controversy Music
38:25
3Violet the Organ Grinder
recording engineer:
Michael Koppelman
assistant engineer:
Kimm James
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and The N.P.G.
remixer:
Keith "KC" Cohen
arranger:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and The N.P.G.
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
remixed at:
Larrabee West (original location of Larrabee Sound Studios from 1969–1991) in West Hollywood, California, United States
recording of:
Violet the Organ Grinder
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
is based on:
Gett Off
35:06
4Gangster Glam
recording engineer:
Michael Koppelman
assistant engineer:
Kimm James
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and The N.P.G.
remixer:
Keith "KC" Cohen
arranger:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and The N.P.G.
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (in 1991)
remixed at:
Larrabee West (original location of Larrabee Sound Studios from 1969–1991) in West Hollywood, California, United States
recording of:
Gangster Glam (in 1991)
writer:
Tony M. (from The New Power Generation) and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
is based on:
Gett Off
36:09
5Horny Pony
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1991-01-31)
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1991-01-31)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1991-01-31)
recording of:
Horny Pony (on 1991-01-31)
4:19
6Cream (N.P.G. mix)
recording of:
Cream
lyricist and composer:
Prince Rogers Nelson (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
5:46
7Things Have Gotta Change (Tony M rap)
recording of:
Things Have Gotta Change
lyricist:
Tony M. (from The New Power Generation)
composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3:59
8Do Your Dance (KC's remix)
co-producer:
Keith “K.C.” Cohen
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
guest vocals:
Jevetta Steele
remixer:
Keith “K.C.” Cohen (in 1991-10)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (from 1991-09 until 1991-10)
remixed at:
Larrabee Sound Studios (present day location in North Hollywood, since 1991) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1991-10)
recording of:
Do Your Dance (from 1991-09 until 1991-10)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
6:01
9Insatiable (edit)
recording of:
Insatiable
lyricist and composer:
Prince Rogers Nelson (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
4:03
10Diamonds and Pearls (edit)
recording engineer and mixer:
Michael Koppelman
additional engineer:
Tim Penn
producer:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
additional electronic drum set:
Sheila E.
drum machine [Roland R-8] and electric guitar:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
drums (drum set):
Michael B. (drummer aka Michael B.)
electric bass guitar:
Sonny T. (Prince bass player)
synthesizer:
Tommy Barbarella and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Rosie Gaines and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
arranger:
The New Power Generation and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
recording of:
Diamonds and Pearls
lyricist and composer:
Prince Rogers Nelson (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
34:22
11Money Don’t Matter 2 Night (edit)
recording of:
Money Don’t Matter 2 Night
lyricist and composer:
Prince Rogers Nelson (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
4:16
12Call the Law
recording of:
Call the Law (from 1990-09-07 until 1990-11)
writer:
Tommy Barbarella, Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.), Damon Dickson, Rosie Gaines, Kirk Johnson (percussionist/drummer, producer, composer), Tony M. (from The New Power Generation), Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”), Levi Seacer, Jr. and Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player)
4:21
13Willing and Able (edit)
edit of:
Willing and Able by Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) & The New Power Generation
recording of:
Willing and Able (from 1990-09-04 until 1990-12)
writer:
Anthony Mosley (from The New Power Generation), Morris Day and Prince Rogers Nelson (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
4:17
14Willing and Able (video version)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (in 1992-01)
recording of:
Willing and Able (in 1992-01)
writer:
Anthony Mosley (from The New Power Generation), Morris Day and Prince Rogers Nelson (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
5:09
15Thunder (DJ fade)
recording of:
Thunder
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
3:24
▶ CD 3: Vault I
▶ CD 4: Vault II
▶ CD 5: Vault III
▶ CD 6: Live at Glam Slam, 1992 (Disc One)
▶ CD 7: Live at Glam Slam, 1992 (Disc Two)
▶ Blu-ray 8